5. Foot Pain due to Gout
Gout sounds familiar to most people, but not many know exactly what it is caused by. Our bodies are designed to excrete uric acid in the urine. Uric acid is a waste product of our body. However, those people that suffer from gout do not eliminate uric acid properly. The extra uric acid that stacks up in their body creates crystal deposits in the joints. Mostly feet and hands.
Uric acid is the cause of inflammatory arthritis and is the reason behind excruciating pain. Gout can be visible, where crystals cause a growth which results in a swollen redness in the joint. However, sometimes gout does not produce any visible results. But it is still as painful as its other version.
If you suffer from gout or believe you do, it is necessary to consult a medical professional. This is because apart from the tips below, there is also proper medication for it. Gout can come and go, so you will need to learn to prevent it and act upon it once it comes. Most of the tips below include advice on how to avoid producing more uric acid.
Tips to solve this issue:
- As mentioned above, see a medical professional. You will be able to get proper medication to prevent gout and to reduce the foot pain.
- Help your body filtering! This means that you should drink plenty of fluids. Go for water and make sure to drink at least half a gallon to a gallon per day.
- Make sure to eat plenty of food which are high in dietary fiber.
- Avoid any animal protein or legumes which have high levels of purine that turns into uric acid.
- Exercise regularly and add some workouts to your routine.
- Maintain a healthy weight and limit your alcohol intake.